Behavioral Health Provider

Saludclinic; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Loan repayment potential

Up to 21 paid vacation days per year

403b Retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Saludclinic in Estes Park, Colorado, is seeking a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services. The BHP will support diverse patient needs, conducting assessments and collaborating with a team to ensure effective care.

Candidates should hold a Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology or related fields and have fluency in both Spanish and English. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to aiding vulnerable populations will be essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issues.
• Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within 3 years from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to individuals, couples, and families.
• Conduct mental health screenings utilizing standardized instruments.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare team members.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish and English

Knowledge of behavioral medicine

Ability to collaborate with medical providers

Sensitivity to low-income and minority communities

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work

Job description

• Compensation: USD 67,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients,where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work togetherand coordinateefforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve thequality of our patient'slives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of theirinsurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

As aBehavioral Health Provider(BHP) at Salud, you will providebehavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) approaches their task in a team-based care fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self–efficacy, and behavior change.

We offer:

• Starting Annual Salary - $67,000 to $85,000
• $10,000 Sign On Bonus
• Loan repayment potential - HPSA score 24

What we offer:

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Up to 21 paid vacation days per year
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes2Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education
• Student loan repayment potential- HPSA score 24

Our Mission isto provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve

Supervision Received:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Center Operations Director and the Vice President of Medical Services – Behavioral Health

Supervision Exercised if Unlicensed:

• None

Supervision Exercised if Licensed:

• May supervise unlicensed behavioral health providers as assigned

Specific Duties:

• Assesses patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standards
• The BHP acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable population by ensuring that the patient is fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud
• Works in conjunction with Medical Providers, Dental Providers, other Behavioral Health Providers, Medical Assistants, Customer Service Associates, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated health care
• Provides services appropriate to the age‑specific needs of all patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric life cycles
• Conducts mental health screenings utilizing standardized instruments
• Provides PCP-initiated consultation services that may include differential diagnosis, psychoeducation, brief intervention, referral for further treatment, etc.
• Consults with and advises other healthcare team members on methods of assisting patients and their families in overcoming social and emotional difficulties which may prevent effective healthcare
• Follow procedures for the electronic health records system
• Manages psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases
• Provides psychotherapy to individuals

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalent

Experience:

• Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issues

Licensure:

• Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within 3 years from the date of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluency in Spanish and English is required
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• Must work well with the other patient care team members
• Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions
• Ability to collaborate with medical providers in the treatment of psychosocial issues
• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must

The application window is anticipated to close by 7/31/26

Additional Information

Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation,gender identity,or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.